Anchorage· Koh Rawi· Thailand
Ao Talo Palien West Bay Anchorage, Koh Rawi
6° 32.9′ N · 99° 10.8′ E · approximate
The bay on the far side of Koh Rawi's western isthmus, ringed by huge granite boulders — an overnight spot in the NE monsoon and a lunch stop in all but strong westerlies.
Practical
Moorings Siam cruising guide (Ko Rawi section): further west of the main Rawi anchorage is a lovely bay surrounded by huge granite boulders, suitable overnight in the NE season and as a lunch stop in all but the strongest westerly winds. Southeast Asia Pilot: day anchorage mid-bay on the other side of the isthmus in 10-14 m, with snorkelling. Position approximate: the OpenStreetMap label for Ao Talo Palien bay (in the water, about 200 m off the beach); we take this to be the bay both guides describe, from the island outline. Strong current around Rawi's west end. Thailandmagazine names a King's Beach on Rawi's west side, after King Rama III. The Moorings guide is undated, states its GPS positions are on the Indian 1975 datum (not WGS84) and says to anchor only on sand: it quotes fines of US$1,000 to US$15,000 for anchoring on coral (verify locally). Park fee and the Adang–Rawi seasonal closure apply (see those entries).
Best for
Granite-boulder bay for a NE-season night or lunch
Season
NE monsoon (Nov–Apr); untenable in strong W winds
Nearby
- Koh Rawi Park Ranger Station and Waterfall Trail0.5 NM away
- Koh Rawi Southwest Anchorage0.7 NM away
- Koh Rawi West Beaches Anchorage (Moorings guide)0.9 NM away
- Koh Pung Drift Dive1.1 NM away
- Koh Butang East Anchorage (Ao Talo Lo Ko)1.2 NM away
- Koh Butang North Anchorage1.2 NM away
- Koh Butang South-East Islets Anchorage (Ao Talo Lo Kuai)1.9 NM away
- Koh Butang South-West Anchorage (Ao Ta Lo La Yo)1.9 NM away
Place data includes © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).